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Lisbon has an excellent range of accommodations serving just about every market niche, from luxury pads in the historic downtown to workaday, business-oriented hotels in the modern Parque das Nações. Even in the city's hotels, consider inspecting a room before taking it: street noise can be a problem, and, conversely, quieter rooms at the back don't always have great views (or, indeed, any views). Also, some hotels charge the same rate for each of their rooms, so by checking out a couple you might be able to get a better room for the same price. This is especially true of the older hotels and inns, where no two rooms are exactly alike.
Lisbon is busy year-round, so it's best to secure a room in advance of your trip. Peak periods are Easter and June through September; budget pensões are particularly busy in summer. Despite the high year-round occupancy, substantial discounts—sometimes 30%–40%—abound from November through February.
Facing the peaceful Jardim das Amoreiras, this tiny boutique hotel is like a luxury cottage in the city. Former banker Pedro Oliveira spent his life traveling around the world and taking note of everything he liked in a hotel’s interior. Pretty much everything you see was handpicked by him, from the marble in the bathrooms to the custom-made corner couches at the bar and the pictures dotted around the building.
Occupying the sixth to eighth floors of the Grandes Armazéns do Chiado shopping complex, this boutique hotel blends elements of 16th-century Portugal with 21st-century amenities. Private terraces have views of the castle, and the seventh-floor restaurant-bar, Entretanto, attracts locals who come to soak up the views as they nibble petiscos and sip cocktails. Despite the central location, guest rooms are quiet.
If you're looking for a great location for sightseeing, check into one of the bright and cheerful rooms on the five azulejo-lined floors of the Residencial Florescente. Try to book well ahead: this is one of the few reasonably priced options in the heart of town, and it fills up quickly. There's a small outdoor pool and sun terrace with a bar serving poolside drinks, and the on-site restaurant offers Portuguese dishes.
Just around the corner from the monastery of the same name, this is a good base for exploring the many local sights. The lobby and other public areas have bright splashes of color, while the guest rooms have more restrained color schemes and simple furnishings. Some have views of the neighboring botanical garden or the monastery. The sundeck is a fine place to relax with a glass of wine.
Run by the same family since its inauguration in 1954, this hotel recalls the glamour of mid-century Lisbon, combining elegant original fixtures and fittings with more modern amenities such as a gym and LCD TVs. The bar serves light meals and snacks, and guests are welcome to pour themselves a drink from the honor bar at the rooftop terrace.The hotel is also a good choice for families thanks to its relaxing communal areas with free all-day tea and coffee, huge buffet breakfast served until midday, and optional extras like babysitting services.
Facing a quiet backstreet near Praça do Marquês de Pombal, SANA Capitol offers a central location, lots of creature comforts, and high-tech touches. Located near the financial district, it's a solid business choice, but it also appeals to families because of babysitting and other services. The pleasant Parque Eduardo VII is just 100 yards away.
If you want expansive views of the castle and the entire neighborhood, book a room on one of the upper floors of this small modern hotel perched atop the tallest of Lisbon's seven hills. In summer, ask for a balcony or one of the rooms with large terraces. The top-floor breakfast room has huge windows and lots of sunny spots for admiring the view. There's no metro station, but Tram 28 runs nearby.
The newest hotel from Lisbon's boho-chic Independente group occupies a 150-year-old building on a lively block near Cais de Sodré. The rooms have Scandinavian and Japanese notes, the restaurant Bica-San blends Portuguese culinary traditions with izakaya influences, and the Japanese breakfast is one of the best and most unusual morning meals in town.
Business travelers and vacationers like this upscale hotel's location near Parque Eduardo VII, as well as its smartly renovated rooms with plush furnishings and the latest tech amenities. There's fine Portuguese dining at the Akla restaurant, and a split-level atrium with a cozy brasserie and separate conservatory-style bar. Those on higher floors have fantastic views of either the park or out toward the river.
Rooms at this fun and funky design hotel overlooking the Rossio are themed by design and by scent; take your pick from Urban, Tribal, Pop, and Zen. All of the rooms have unique designs with playful modern artworks, and some have private terraces with views of the bustling square and the shopping street of Rua Augusta, including three spacious superior suites that are among five lodgings added in a 2023 revamp. As well as a small interior patio, there's a lounge and space for business meetings in the building's well-lit loft space, while the trendy restaurant, Bastardo, is a hit with local foodies thanks to its Portuguese seafood- and sushi-based menu.
Urban explorers will love this vibrant, design-led boutique hotel, which sits on the corner of two streets named for the Portuguese explorers Hermenegildo Capelo and Roberto Ivens, whose adventures in Africa are celebrated throughout the property. The hotel is part of the Marriott Autograph Collection of independent boutique properties, but nothing about it feels like a chain, thanks to hand-painted wallpapers, contemporary art, and other astonishing design details (be sure to check out the fabulously flamboyant bathrooms in the hotel's trendy Rocco bar-restaurant). Superior soundproofing makes for silent nights despite the bustling streets outside, and staff go out of their way to make every guest feel like a VIP.
Just steps away from the busy Praça da Figueira, this hotel offers smart modern rooms in a nicely restored 19th-century building. Rooms are not large, but they are stylishly appointed and have handsome wood floors and big windows, some with views of the castle. The ground-floor restaurant-bar called O Poço ("The Water Well") serves buffet meals in an elegant space centered around a tiled fountain dating back to Roman times.
Near Castelo de São Jorge, this small, elegant hotel pampers guests with luxurious linens, elegant furnishings, and marble bathrooms. Rooms are spread over four floors, the service is attentive, and superior rooms on the second and third floors have lovely terraces where you can enjoy breakfast or sip an afternoon drink.
Traveling executives flock to this business hotel overlooking modern Lisbon for its many pluses including nicely appointed guest rooms. As one of the tallest buildings in the city, the views from the rooftop bar and restaurant are terrific. Exercise in the warm outdoor pool, relax in the huge spa, or consult personal trainers in the gym. The hotel is in the business district, not far from Parque Eduardo VII and the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.
Rooms at the Sofitel offers are opulent—decorated in black, white, and gold—and have modern tech touches. The intimate Matiz Lisboa Bar is a great post-sightseeing spot, as is the shaded terrace of the ground-floor Matiz Lisboa Restaurant, which serves dishes with traditional Portuguese ingredients like Azorean tuna and Alentejo black pig, plus classics like bacalhau à Brás.
Cool and serene, this handsome boutique hotel's location near the Castelo de São Jorge makes it perfectly placed for admiring the city from up high. The decor, in a contemporary style with minimalist furnishings, is a nice contrast to the traditional facade. For the best views, request a room on one of the upper floors overlooking the Tagus River. At the top of the hotel, Loft 58 is a light-filled attic space for up to 10 people, with a private terrace offering great views across the city. Guests gather on the terrace for a glass of wine at sunset or at the tapas bar, La Terrasse, for light lunches.
There's enough marble in the public areas of this grande dame to make you fear for the future supply of the stone, but the grandness gives way to comfort in the rooms, which are characterized by stylish dark wood and plush furnishings. The location is prime for sightseeing, but there's a lot to keep you on-site. The spa is a luxurious treat, the formal Cervejaria Liberdade is one of the neighborhood's best upscale seafood restaurants, and the trendy top-floor Sky Bar by Seen is an Instagram favorite thanks to its Art Deco design, sweeping city views, and perfectly crafted cocktails.
It's hard to imagine a more stunning location in Lisbon for a hotel, and the interior of this painstakingly refurbished hilltop mansion isn't too shabby, either. Rooms are ultra-comfy and tasteful, dotted with artworks; while space is at a premium in some, all look out onto the river or the historic Bica neighborhood. The King's and Queen's suites are certainly the city's most regal, with their respective decors of carved oak panels and tiles and white stucco; others, like the Premium and Salavisa suites—the latter named after Portugal's leading dance director, who lived here for several years, and some of whose books and art remain in situ—are really luxury apartments. Breakfast (available until midday, or in your room 24 hours) is tailor-made: from an eggs-and-bacon fry up to house-made waffles, cakes and biscuits, and juices made to order. In the Lisbon Club 55 gastrobar, opened in 2024, cocktails and bubbly combine well with the sophisticated petiscos devised by chef Fábio Alves, who also oversees the fine Portuguese cuisine served in the upstairs restaurant Suba and the rooftop bar, with its 360-degree views.
